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15 solo travel tips

Person on Hawaii at sunset

Traveling solo often has a bad rap but it doesn’t have to! Solo travel provides freedom, builds your independence, and lets you get to know yourself better. Solo does not equal lonely in our books! Solo travel can be liberating but there are some things you’ll want to be aware of if you do hit

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A year into travel blogging: Lessons learned

Laptop and person holding coffee

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since we started Back to the Passport! It’s been a busy and fantastic year and the time has really flown by – you know the saying, time flies when you’re having fun! While travel blogging is super fun (and a great excuse to plan more frequent vacations

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Barcelona: What to know before you go

On Rick’s and my Barcelona, Southern France, and the Italian Riviera trip with EF Go Ahead Tours, Barcelona was one of our favorite cities! The amazing architecture, open streets, and welcoming atmosphere were just some of the highlights of our visit to this fantastic travel destination; and we want you to have the same amazing

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Hawaiian language guide

Aloha in the beach

Though Hawaii joined the United States in 1959, it still protects and furthers its culture by having two official state languages: Hawaiian and English. It was awesome being at the airport in Lihue and hearing everything spoken first in Hawaiian and then again in English – even though I could barely keep up with the

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Best photography locations in London

Every time Rick and I go on a trip I make a promise to myself that I’m going to spend more time enjoying the destination than photographing it, but that promise rarely holds true. I just can’t help it, I love taking pictures! And one of my favorite cities to take pictures of is London

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London: What to know before you go

Visiting London for the first time? We’ve put together some helpful tips in our London travel guide to ensure you have the best experience touring the city. London is an incredible destination with so much history to explore and cultural experiences to enjoy – such as having a pint in a pub or having an

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19 inspirational travel quotes for 2019

Desert road

Though I’m always on the hunt for our next vacation or adding dreamy destinations to our bucket list, sometimes there are travel quotes I come across on Pinterest that just hit the right chord and help me re-dedicate myself to the task at hand. If you’re needing some inspiration or looking for that perfect travel

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The 12 best places to travel to in 2019

Ah, it’s a new year and the perfect time to welcome new things into your life – and that includes new travel destinations! Some travel destinations are timeless and always in style while others fluctuate in popularity, but one thing’s for certain: It’s always the right time to be booking your next vacation. Some of

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13 tips and tricks to improve your Caribbean cruise experience

With only a few weeks left until our next Caribbean cruise, I thought it’d be fun to share some cruising tips and tricks we’ve picked up over the years. As someone who loves group travel, cruising is another great way to explore the world and enjoy stress-free travel. With set itineraries, planned adventures, meal plans,

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Best Christmas destinations in the US

Our last post highlighted the best places in Europe to spend Christmas, so this time we’re keeping in stateside and sharing our picks for the 10 best cities for Christmas in the United States. From snowy cities to cities that have never seen snow, the US has a great variety of unique destinations to spend